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Bell Tower (Watchtower)
The campanile of San Giovanni Battista church was originally one of thirteen Genoese watchtowers defending Monterosso al Mare, dating from 1276. Featuring distinctive Ghibelline crenellations, it was later converted into a bell tower and now stands integrated within a later portico, flanking the church's apsidal section. What to see: the tower's original medieval fortifications and its architectural evolution.
White Marble Rose Window
The white marble rose window is the standout feature of San Giovanni Battista's façade, dating to 1307. Crafted using intricate marble fretwork—a technique known as traforo—it represents a masterpiece of refined Gothic design in the distinctive black-and-white Genoese style. This ornamental window exemplifies the skilled stonework typical of Liguria's medieval churches and remains what to see when visiting Monterosso al Mare.
Baptismal Font (1360)
The baptismal font, dating from 1360, is housed within the chiesa di San Giovanni Battista and represents a work of considerable artistic merit. It stands among the oldest and most important pieces in the church's moveable heritage, offering visitors a tangible connection to the religious and cultural history of Monterosso al Mare.
Canvas of the Madonna of the Rosary (Cambiaso School)
The Tela della Madonna del Rosario is a painting housed within the church of San Giovanni Battista in Monterosso al Mare, attributed to the school of Luca Cambiaso, one of Genoa's most significant painters of the 16th century. The work forms part of the notable collection of artworks that enrich the interior of this Gothic parish church. What to see here includes this fine example of Renaissance religious art and the broader artistic heritage preserved within the building.
Crocifissione del XVII secolo
The 17th-century Crocifissione is a painting by an unknown artist housed within the church of San Giovanni Battista in Monterosso al Mare. The work is attributed to an anonymous Genoese painter and depicts the Crucifixion scene. This notable religious artwork remains an important feature to see during a visit to the church, offering insight into the artistic heritage of the region during that period.
Ogival Portal with Fresco of the Baptism of Jesus
The pointed arch entrance to Monterosso al Mare's Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista serves as the main portal to this Gothic structure. Above the doorway sits a 18th-century fresco depicting the Baptism of Jesus—a fitting choice given the church's dedication to Saint John the Baptist. The fresco remains a notable example of the period's religious artwork adorning this Cinque Terre village landmark.
- 1.Bell Tower (Watchtower)
- 2.White Marble Rose Window
- 3.Baptismal Font (1360)
- 4.Canvas of the Madonna of the Rosary (Cambiaso School)
- 5.Crocifissione del XVII secolo
- 6.Ogival Portal with Fresco of the Baptism of Jesus
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